Newcomers in starting offensive spots include junior Brett Norling at halfback, junior Aaron Wagner at fullback and junior Colton Christiansen at center, plus sophomore tackle Kevin Kneisl, who qualified for the state wrestling tourney last year as a ninth-grader.

The season opens 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 at Dassel-Cokato. The first home game is 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 against Annandale. Other home games are against Waconia Sept. 13, Litchfield Oct. 11 and Holy Family Catholic Oct. 16.